Thursday, February 2, 2012
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Hope Club, Providence RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY TUESDAY JANUARY 31
World Affairs Council of Rhode Island -- Euro Crisis: The Global Financial Impact and U.S. Economic Risks
World Affairs Council of Rhode Island
invites you to join us for a Special Headline Event
Thursday February 2 at 6:00pm
The Hope Club, Providence
EURO CRISIS: THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL IMPACT
AND U.S. ECONOMIC RISKS
Rising fears about European government debt levels are chilling economic growth throughout the EU, with ripple effects on global investment and world trade. In May 2010, Europe’s Finance Ministers approved a rescue package worth €750 billion aimed at bolstering Europe by creating the European Financial Stability Facility. Eurozone leaders agreed in October 2011 on another package of measures designed to prevent the collapse of member economies, including an agreement with banks to accept a 50% writeoff of Greek debt.
Can the Eurozone make the difficult decisions and take the tough actions required to limit the Euro Crisis? We’ll explore the roots of the Euro Crisis and the prospects for 2012 with...
Keynote Guest Speaker Dr. James A. Hanson
preeminent global economist and Senior Financial Policy Advisor to the World Bank.
For more information visit worldaffaircouncilri.org
plus join us for
GLOBAL DISCUSSIONS
at 5:00pm
"Africa: South of the Sahara"
Front Page Topics...You Participate
Location: The Hope Club, 6 Benevolent Street, Providence (jacket and tie for men; no jeans please)
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED BY TUESDAY JANUARY 31*
*Please note $10 additional processing charge for reservations made after January 31
Reception, Guest Speaker Presentation, Dinner and Global Discussions Cost: $40 Members/$45 non-members/Student Discounts
Call 401-228-8657 or email gregchafeewacri@gmail.com or ygshill@yahoo.com to reserve now